Some corporate fast food secrets are fiercely protected, but it's no mystery why McDonald's apple pie tastes the way it does.

To achieve a crisp pie base rather than a soggy bottom, you need to use a thick, heavy pie tin or dish, as this will absorb more heat and get hotter than a thinner one. Surprisingly, the colour of ...

The class took place at the cookery school in Bath, which was recently refitted with new Hotpoint ovens and stoves. The class ...